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GU62 HDJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,967 mi
Last recorded108,967 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman55,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HDJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Clubman
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 108,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 108,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,877 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive will require attention asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield insecure

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components, rear subframe will fail soon

Fail 27 Jan 2024 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive will require attention asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components, rear subframe will fail soon

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 101,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,604 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,894 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,845 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Clubman?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
4,906
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
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GU62 HDJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Clubman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 HDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU62 HDJ registered?

GU62 HDJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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